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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 702.09 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 702.09 and 143.40 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 702.09 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/702.09 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 702.09 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 100,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,679.71/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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